Enrichment Programme Administrator

Kia Angitu | Student Success Programme
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Fixed-term position until December 2026

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As the Enrichment Programme Administrator, you will play a fundamental role in supporting the daily functions of our scholarship programmes delivered through the Kia Angitu | Student Success Programme. You will support the suite of student enrichment programmes by handling administration and logistical tasks, including on-site assistance of the range of events and workshops that are delivered.

You will be responsible for maintaining records, assisting with the production of reports, coordinating effective communications, and handling financial records and payments. You may also be involved in editing documents, planning and supporting meetings, and developing and preparing evaluation materials and reports.

Mōu | Who You Are
As an experienced Administrator with a broad range of skills you will enjoy the variety and challenge of this role as you liaise with a range of UC Staff in a vibrant and progressive environment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the tertiary education environment and the challenges facing tertiary students
• Strong administrative and event coordination experience
• Experience developing and extracting reports
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with a high level of autonomy
• Financial Administration experience (desired)
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Check out our Kia Angitu Programme - Student Success Programme | University of Canterbury

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work closely with the Team Leader and the wider programme team to ensure the successful and impactful delivery of the enrichment programmes. You will also collaborate with the Finance Shared Services team for financial tasks and coordinate with various stakeholders to support the effective management of events and communications. Your role will require regular interaction with the Student Success Programme Board and participation in the broader UC whānau, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.

The mahi undertaken in Kia Angitu, UC's student success programme, is designed to achieve one of UC's key strategic objectives - to develop and provide a positive environment to support student success through a range of pedagogical, digital, and organisational approaches.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 22 September 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.